MME9108: Cement, Concrete and Bituminous Materials

The course gives a deep understanding of concrete and pavements as composite material, its properties in the fresh, young and hardened states. The effects from the various basic materials are studied and also how these can be varied to produce concrete and other cement-based materials with prescribed properties. 
 
Course Objectives 

• Transmit materials knowledge and techniques of applying them to design of novel cements.  
• Design concrete materials for different exposures. 
• Design internally cured concrete for structural and pavement applications  
• Explain the microstructure development in portland cement systems  
• Explain the deterioration mechanisms and factor affecting durability of concrete  
• Explain the fundamental difference between portland cement and non-portland cement binders  
• Use service life prediction models for concrete structures as design tools while understanding their limitation 

 
Learning Outcomes   
 
Skills and abilities  

• Experience in engineering testing of materials 
• Design new products using cement, bitumen and other binders. 

 
Ability of assessment and attitude  

• Ability to test concrete, cement and bitumen. 
• Design novel products using cementitious materials and bitumen.